2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · WT02 MAY
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 86,333 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WT02 MAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 86,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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WT02 MAY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cls (WT02 MAY) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
WT02 MAY Mileage History
- 08/07/202482,416 mi
- 16/07/202482,416 mi
- 17/07/202584,005 mi+1,589 mi
- 26/08/202584,009 mi+4 mi
- 17/07/202686,333 mi+2,324 mi
Average of roughly 1,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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